Bino Rideaux and Blacc Sam Discuss Posthumous Nipsey Hussle Collaboration and Grammy Hopes
At Billboard House, Bino Rideaux and Nipsey Hussle's brother Blacc Sam discussed the August release of their joint album 'PROLIFIC,' which debuted at No. 21 on the Billboard 200. They recalled recording the project in 2017 during an intense three-month studio residency, and noted that Lauren London influenced the decision to change the original title. Bino expressed hope that the album earns a Grammy nomination.
The 2017 sessions at NoName Studio were an immersive, around-the-clock residency where the artists lived on-site, eating and showering between recording blocks. The album dropped a day before what would have been Nipsey's 41st birthday, marking his first posthumous project release.
Lauren London's disapproval of the initial title 'Single for the Summer' prompted a shift, with Blacc Sam noting she humorously warned Nipsey about being single beyond one season. The final record includes guest appearances from Cardi B, Ty Dolla $ign, and others.
This release could offer fans a renewed emotional connection to Nipsey Hussle's artistic legacy, potentially shaping how posthumous albums are curated and received in the industry. It may also elevate Bino Rideaux's profile significantly, while the Grammy discussion could spark broader conversations about honoring unfinished work. The collaboration's success might encourage other estates to weigh family and partner input more heavily when releasing archival material.